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A woman and child wade through flood waters filled with green vegetation in Kurigram, Bangladesh

WMO Warns ‘No End’ to Climate-Driven Floods as Earth Hits 1.55°C Above Pre-Industrial Levels

The world’s water cycle has become increasingly unpredictable, causing major flooding and storms around the globe with no sign of stopping, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned recently. “Water-related hazards continue

Karmactive Staff

September 19, 2025

Infographic showing various space telescopes and ground observatories that contribute to exoplanet research, including Hubble, Spitzer, Kepler/K2, TESS, JWST, Roman, and the future Habitable Worlds Observatory.

Astronomy·News·Science·Space

NASA’s Exoplanet Tally Hits 6,000: Official Count Reveals Worlds with Mineral Clouds and Ultra-Low Density

NASA’s official count of worlds beyond our solar system reached 6,000 this week, marking a cosmic milestone in humanity’s quest to understand our place in the universe. The announcement, made September 17,

Rahul Somvanshi

September 19, 2025

Border wall construction in San Rafael Valley showing a 30-foot black steel bollard barrier extending across grasslands with mountains and dramatic cloudy sky in the background.

News·USA

Arizona’s New Border Wall Threatens 100% Block of Large Mammal Migration in Critical Wildlife Corridor

Construction has begun on a new 27-mile segment of border wall through Arizona’s San Rafael Valley, marking a significant expansion of border infrastructure in one of the region’s most biodiverse areas. Workers

Karmactive Staff

September 18, 2025

FIFA World Cup trophy on stage with fire effects during the opening ceremony in Doha, Qatar, 2022, in front of a packed stadium crowd.

Climate·Sport·Sustainability

Climate Crisis Threatens 2026 World Cup: 10 Stadiums Already Breach Safe Heat Limits

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces a serious problem: heat. The “Pitches in Peril” report finds that 14 of 16 host stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico exceed safe-play thresholds for

Tejal Somvanshi

September 18, 2025

Underwater image showing tiny plastic particles suspended in blue-green water, demonstrating the microplastic pollution that threatens marine ecosystems.

Canada·Marine Life·News·Plastic

Great Lakes Fish Contain Up to 1,000 Microplastic Particles, ‘Contamination Like I’ve Never Seen’

Scientists have discovered shocking amounts of microplastics in fish from the Great Lakes, raising concerns about water quality and potential health risks. These tiny plastic fragments, smaller than 5 millimeters, are showing

Govind Tekale

September 17, 2025

Eco-friendly cremation vessel in a bright minimalistic facility with indoor plants, representing sustainable funeral practices.

Environment·News·Sustainability·USA

New Jersey Legalizes Human Composting: Process Saves $3,300 and Creates Soil That ‘Nourishes New Life'”

Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 4085/Senate Bill 3007 into law on September 11, 2025, legalizing human composting in New Jersey. The law goes into effect in 10 months, giving state regulators

Govind Tekale

September 16, 2025

Two researchers in a laboratory setting - a female scientist in a white lab coat on the left and a male scientist in a blue checkered shirt on the right, examining laboratory equipment in what appears to be a neuroscience research facility

Discovery·Health·News

Parkinson’s Neurons “Burning Out From Excessive Activity” – Study Links 8 Million Cases to Cellular Overwork

Scientists have uncovered a surprising insight into why brain cells die in Parkinson’s disease – they might simply be working too hard. The finding could open new doors for treating this debilitating

Tejal Somvanshi

September 16, 2025

Bottom trawler on the Grand Banks pulling a large green fishing net from the ocean.

Conservation·Environment·Latest·Maritime·Nature·News·UK

UK’s ‘Protected’ Marine Areas Hit by 20,600+ Hours of Bottom Trawling as Government Rejects Blanket Bans

When Marine Protected Areas fail to protect marine life, their very purpose crumbles. British seas face this exact crisis today. Over 20,600 hours of bottom trawling occurred in UK offshore MPAs during

Govind Tekale

September 15, 2025

Tree stumps and partially cleared forest area near the Negro river in the Brazilian Amazon, showing deforestation with remaining forest visible in the background.

Climate·Forest·Latin America·Nature

Amazon Deforestation Causes 74.5% of Rainfall Decline, Critical 10-40% Forest Loss Threshold Identified

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is responsible for approximately 74.5% of the reduction in rainfall and 16.5% of the temperature increase during the dry season, according to a Nature Communications study published

Karmactive Team

September 15, 2025

Research vessel Sikuliaq surrounded by Arctic ice floes with scientists conducting fieldwork on frozen surface during 2023 Chukchi Sea expedition to collect diatom samples from polar ice cores

Climate·Discovery·Science

Arctic Diatoms Move at -15°C: “Super Surprising” Life Breaks Temperature Records in Ice

Scientists have discovered that tiny algae inside Arctic ice aren’t just surviving – they’re actively moving at the coldest temperatures ever recorded for living cells. These single-celled algae, called diatoms, can glide

Govind Tekale

September 15, 2025